Flourless Lemon-Almond Cake Recipe

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Flourless Lemon-Almond Cake
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and butter and flour a 9-inch cake pan with high sides, line bottom with parchment paper.
  2. Finely grind almonds with 2 tablespoons of sugar in food processor.
  3. Mix yolks, 2 tablespoons sugar, lemon zest, cinnamon and a pinch of salt in a bowl until thick and smooth.
  4. Add almond mixture, stir.
  5. Separately (with clean bowl and beaters) beat egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add 4 tablespoons sugar, beating until egg whites are stiff but not dry.
  6. Fold half of egg whites gently into almond mixture, then add other half and finish folding in gently.
  7. Transfer to prepared pan.
  8. Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 30-35 minutes.
  9. Cool on rack, turn out onto serving platter.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 209.5 Kcal (877 kJ)
Calories from fat 137.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.28g 24%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 40.26mg 2%
Potassium 194.22mg 4%
Total Carbs 12.96g 4%
Sugars 9.05g 36%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g 10%
Protein 8.32g 17%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 72.6mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 365.82 Kcal (1532 kJ)
Calories from fat 240.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.68g 24%
Cholesterol 162.39mg 31%
Sodium 70.29mg 2%
Potassium 339.14mg 4%
Total Carbs 22.63g 4%
Sugars 15.8g 36%
Dietary Fiber 4.36g 10%
Protein 14.53g 17%
Iron 2.2mg 7%
Calcium 126.8mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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